The Good Wife is a brilliant show. How can they deliver such quality week after week when some of the 10 episode HBO shows struggle. This show is truly an outlier. Julianna Margulies gets better every week.

11:11 pm January 12, 2014

Rosemary wrote:

I've decided to give Good Wife one last try. I too am sick of the ridiculous court cases where Will and Alicia are battling each other in front of an incompetent judge who, in real life, wouldn't allow this in the courtroom. Since the show introduced the split in the firm, it's gotten really crazy. This is their last chance to win me back.

11:13 pm January 12, 2014

Joy wrote:

I'm getting tired of the good wife being a victim.

11:26 pm January 12, 2014

Doug wrote:

I suspect Damian is the source for the leaked video.

There have been insinuations in previous episodes that Damian has a dubious moral character. He could have leaked video for reasons not yet clear.

I think Diane is reconciled about losing the chance for the judicial post. However she is clearly unhappy with Will's aggressive expansion plans for LG. Will's staunchest ally in this is Damian. If Diane were to get proof of Damian with regard to the video , she could possibly retrieve her nomination by good service in Peter's behalf.

11:43 pm January 12, 2014

DJ wrote:

All good points.

12:19 am January 13, 2014

Anonymous wrote:

So happy Will's new lady friend wasn't in this episode. Ugh. I think Cary and Kalinda are cute together. And Alicia needs to leave Peter asap.

1:20 am January 13, 2014

Bob wrote:

What is the name of the hot b lond?

2:58 am January 13, 2014

Joseph A wrote:

There are a few problems ,

Diane opted to take a submissive role in her relationship with Will , that does not seem natural.

Kalinda is a challenge to follow , she covered for the 4th years for months as they plotted to leave LG , but where her head is at now is a big question mark , though I think its all about personal survival.

Will has a been a thorn in everyones backside , its about time some payback and serious pressure is put on him.

3:39 am January 13, 2014

Ardell Young wrote:

This show has become a mess and a bore to watch because every week is an attempt to be a bigger roller coaster ride than the previous week. The writer's invent story lines that are unbelievable (two juries for one case) and get rid of Marilyn because she has become annoying with her efforts to ensure Peter does not accept a happy meal from someone.

Considering the last three or four governors of Illinois have ended up in jail, it is unlikely there is such a position, on the governor's staff.

6:42 am January 13, 2014

MorganBlue wrote:

Will is just flat out a liar. He had two boldfaced examples as he lied about the two jurors interacting and his actions with Peter about the voter-fraud specifics just in this episode. Alicia's reaction to Will's response was brilliant. The actress showed so much in such a brief timespan, as she realized what a monster this man had become. I agree with the previous comment that we are ready for Will to receive some consequences for his despicable actions. I think that this season has been well written and obviously well performed. I'm glad that football season is almost over, so we don't have to wrestle with the changing times for the beginning and end of this program on Sunday nights

8:59 am January 13, 2014

Anonymous wrote:

MorganBlue:

I was disappointed when Will lied to the judge, but Will did not lie about the votes. Go back and watch last season's finale, and you'll see that Will told Peter that the votes were fraudulent. In this instance, Peter is the one who is lying, as there's no way he could have forgotten their conversation:

Will: It shows your 30,000 votes are fraudulent. If it goes to the judge, you'll lose.
Peter: Then I'll lose.
Will: So you want me to bury it?
Peter: Do what you want. You want me to lose, show it to the judge. You want me to win, don't. I'm not owning this decision.

9:54 am January 13, 2014

irishlass wrote:

I am so tired of Will Gardner!! He is a bully and a liar I am ready for him to get some backlash for his actions Always going after Peter is getting old. I am confused about their relationship.....really love him and Alicia together but rarely see them as a couple. Miss the good wife storylines that could be followed. The Kings have kind of gone all over the place.

11:03 am January 13, 2014

Marsha Blair wrote:

Agree about lame court cases and also about DVR shutting off at 9:00 because of late start. That happens often and really is not fair to viewer. I missed the last 5 minutes. You changed the time and night for more viewers and it never starts when it is supposed to. My fave show!

8:14 pm January 13, 2014

wyldeflower wrote:

First, Anonymous is incorrect. Peter did not lie. He told Marilyn that he did not see the video, which was correct. Will deliberately tried to get him to see it, but Peter refused. Will again is trying to box Peter. His motives the first time seemed to be love, this second time.........notsomuch.

Second, LG (Will) made the decision to sit on not telling the court the votes were frauds.....it will be interesting to see what Alicia does when she finds out.

For those who missed the last 5 minutes....Will and Peter had words....Will again put it on Peter to make a decision as to what he wanted to do about the votes after letting him know he was unhappy about the judgeship for Diane. The guy in the couple decided to take the plea deal when Alicia and Cary could not tell him if he would be acquitted. Marilyn stated in her ethics report that she was unable to draw a conclusion because she could not finish her investigation as Peter would not waive atty client privilege for her to speak to Will Gardner, who found the tape.

I, too, am getting weary of Will. They have to get this turned around soon. The bottom line is that Will and Peter are more alike than different. Alicia falls for men with questionable morals. But then, she is finding she has some questionable ones as well. She is so not a victim. I think the writers is trying to make the Good Wife a light version of Scandal for ratings. They need to reign it back in a bit.

I agree Damian got and leaked the video, but I think it was for Will. However, I also think Marilyn may not be so innocent. I don't think it was a coincidence that her baby's conception and a missing video happened the same night.

Never count Diane out and Will is too much in his ego....he just made a mistake.

Depending on the DVR, you can set it to continue recording after the end.

Lastly, it is inconceivable that the author of this recap did not read prior recaps before asking those questions at the end. Ugh.

9:02 pm January 13, 2014

Shannon wrote:

Relax everyone. This is one of the best written shows on tv. Will will get it in the end for the lying vindictive person he has become in his quest to get back at Peter and Alicia. Not to worry, the writers are setting him up for a fall. The show is written to well to not have Peter come out on top.....too many characters rely on him being the "turn around" politician.

WILL IS GOING TO GET HIS....

12:17 am January 14, 2014

Kathy wrote:

Please please please, lets get back to the Good Wife, not the Will Gardner show. I liked it when Alicia and Peter were getting close. It was fun to watch them. Now all wee see is Will's claws and just how slim ball he really is. So how on earth can the writers expect Alicia and Will to get back together. I think she would be too smart and see him for what he really is. The writers have dropped the ball on this one and took what was a great show and have made it nothing more than a soap opera. I know several people that have said they are no longer going to watch it because it is so unrealistic and it really is with all this court room fighting that you know would never happen in real life. I used to love watching them win court cases, To bad writers you wrecked a great show.

12:36 am January 14, 2014

Ichimera wrote:

The only network show I watch, usually so well written, but this one was a hot mess! Might this have been the one that jumped the shark? Looking forward to more tightly written episodes.

10:39 am January 14, 2014

Sanid wrote:

For those who missed the last 5 minutes - I don't know why this keeps happening to the CBS Sunday night shows even when football isn't on - but I suggest setting your DVR to also catch The Mentalist - because the Good Wife usually runs at least 5 if not 15-20 minutes into that hour. Then the Mentalist runs overtime, too.

7:16 pm January 14, 2014

Cindy wrote:

The Good Wife is an exciting, what's gonna happen next show! I don't think Peter and Alicia belong together. I think her and Will will get back together, if even for sexual reasons! Will is being so mean and vindictive because he doesn't like losing!!!! He lost Alicia, almost lost Diane and now has a croney doing his dirty work that is gonna stamp on him in the end! Will will go crawling to Alicia and Carey for a job and as for Kalinda.....well I don't know what's up with her. She is a survivor and will go or stay where she will be the most secure with the most money! After all, she is just amazing at what she does! Stay tuned!

7:53 pm January 16, 2014

Anonymous wrote:

Peter personifies everything I hate about politicians. Clearly, women find men like him attractive, which explains why most women who watch this show like him. While certainly flawed in some ways, Will is by far the better man. It's incredible to me most viewers can't see this. Alicia is turned on by Peter's looks, power, and influence. In my book, he's a pig--a charming one, a good looking one, but still a pig.

11:00 am January 20, 2014

Rammkatze wrote:

For my part, I do like the personal storylines, but don't miss them. I like that Diane can get married without the whole season revolving around it, for example. And while I like that this series takes a different course when it comes to dealing with the cases (a lot of back and forth between gray areas), last episode was just weird.

And when is the next one?

2:32 pm January 20, 2014

LADY B wrote:

THE GOOD WIFE IS LEAVING TOO MANY UNFINISHED EDGES, CALINDA APPARENTLY KILLED HER HUSBAND AND NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE NOTICED HE IS GONE, ZACH AND GRACE GET INTO MANY PRIVATE AREAS ON THE COMPUTER WITH NO DISCUSSION FROM MOM AND DAD??? A LITTLE LESS EDGY/RAW SEX ONSCREEN WOULD SUIT ME BETTER..DEVOTED TO THE SHOW WITH OVERALL RATING 4 STAR PLUS....

2:36 pm January 20, 2014

LADY B wrote:

P.S. LOVE ELLSBETH TASSIONI.........SHE SHOULD BE A PERMANENT MEMBER OF THE CAST,, ALECIA SHOULD HIRE HER INTO HER AND CARY'S NEW FIRM,,ADORE HER SLIGHTLY SPACY THOUGHT PROCESSES WHICH ENDS UP IN BRILLIANCE..A TRUE 'CHARACTER'

9:17 am January 23, 2014

Cookie wrote:

Definitely love Diane and Ellsbeth Tassioni as no 1 supporting character.
Although hoping Alicia and Will will end up together, the show carries the name "The good wife" so I sincerely doubt it

3:58 pm February 21, 2014

Anonymous wrote:

I'm a huge fan of the show but seriously come on Alicia and Will, every season they toss us some stupid reason as to why the two don't end up together when it's perfectly clear that they are both in love with each other and all the other emotions they act out is due to that. Will has every right to be pissed, Alicia played him after he saved her life and continued to push her and make her a better lawyer and to top it off was going to make her a name partner had Diane left. I don't understand after all Alicia's been through why she still bites her tongue so much. As far a Peter goes...prison didn't change him at all, he is only worried about his own self image and what is going to get him further in his political career. Peter doesn't love Alicia... he NEEDS her which is a huge difference. I've never seen worse sex scenes then the ones with the two of them, its purely mechanical. Also Will has every right to go after Peter especially since Peters the one who started it all. Peter should have known after he took back Diane's judgeship that Will would throw anything he had in his face. Another thing they discuss Peter's affair with the hooker and he cheated with Kalinda, I suspect that the list is longer than that so for him to say anything to Alicia for sleeping with Will to begin with is just absurd. Peter should be kissing the ground Alicia walks on she is the only reason he is where he is. Lets see what the rest of season five brings.

11:23 am March 1, 2014

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